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OceanGate owner suspends operations following fatal implosion

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:25 GMT

The company that owned a submersible that fatally imploded on its way to explore the wreck of the Titanic said Thursday it has suspended operations.OceanGate, a company based in Everett, Washington, owned the Titan submersible that is believed to have imploded as it made its descent on June 18 in the North Atlantic. The implosion killed all five people on board, including Stockton Rush, the submersible's pilot and the chief executive officer of the company.The company's website said Thursday that it “has suspended all exploration and commercial operations.”The Coast Guard is investigating the implosion.OceanGate is based in the U.S. and OceanGate Expeditions, a related company that led the Titan’s dives to the Titanic, is registered in the Bahamas. The Titan submersible itself “was not a U.S. flagged vessel and was never certified or certificated by the U.S. Coast Guard,” the Coast Guard has said.

Great burgers and terrible service: Karen's Diner comes to L.A.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:25 GMT

An immersive dining experience that's gone viral online is making a stop in Los Angeles. Karen's Diner has racked up billions of views and millions of followers across the globe. Event organizers say you can expect, "good food, good fun and a dining experience like you've never had before... for the love of Karen don't ask to speak to the manager."What's on the menu? The diner says you can expect to live out all your Karen fantasies, and if your real name is Karen, they'll give you a free drink. "We pride ourselves on our terrible service, rated 1* by Karen herself! This is dining with a twist - the food is great, the service is ungrateful but your experience will be unforgettable. "Photo from Karen's Diner tour promoThe diner will be in Los Angeles July 14-16 at a secret location. Tickets to this experience — which can be purchased here — include a beef or veggie burger that comes with fries and soda. There are upgrades available for beer or wine purchases.

Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef announce divorce

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:25 GMT

Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef are divorcing after nearly six years of marriage, the couple announced Thursday.“For some time, we have considered transforming our relationship, and it is after careful consideration that we have decided to end our marriage with love, respect and dignity for our children,” the couple wrote in an Instagram post, shared in Spanish on Martin’s profile and in English on Yosef’s.Martin’s publicity team confirmed the accuracy of the post to The Associated Press. No other details were provided. People magazine first reported the news.Martin, singer of such Spanish-language and English-language hits like “Livin’ la Vida Loca,” “She Bangs,” “La copa de la vida” and “Vente pa’ ca,” has won two Grammys and four Latin Grammys and also acted. Yosef is a Swedish artist of Syrian origin.“Our greatest desire now is to continue having a healthy family dynamic and a relationship centered on our genuine friendship as we continue the joint upbringing of our children,” Marti...

Britney Spears hit by NBA star Victor Wembanyama's security guard: report

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:25 GMT

Britney Spears was reportedly struck by a member of NBA star Victor Wembanyama's security team.This all happened Wednesday night in Las Vegas at Catch, a restaurant inside the Aria Hotel, at around 11 p.m.“Britney saw Victor and walked up to tap him on the back to ask for a photo,” a source told Us Weekly. “His security was being mobbed with fans and he turned around trying to push Britney off and hit her in the face, knocking off her glasses.”Sources told the outlet that Spears was with her husband, Sam Asghari, along with a security team member when this happened.TMZ first reported the story and identified the person who assaulted Spears as Damian Smith, the director of team security for the Spurs.The entertainment site said that the "Toxic" singer composed herself and sat at her table. Later, Smith reportedly stopped by and apologized to her.Las Vegas Metropolitan Police tell KTLA 5, "Officers responded to a property in the 3700 block of Las Vegas Boulevard regarding a battery in...

Rider Killed in Motorcycle Collision on Hushbeck Avenue [Watsonville, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:25 GMT

30-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies in Traffic Crash near Bridge StreatWATSONVILLE, CA (July 6, 2023) – Saturday afternoon, a male rider was killed in a motorcycle collision on Hushbeck Avenue.Authorities responded to the scene shortly before 9:00 p.m., at the intersection of Hushbeck Avenue and Bridge Street.Upon arrival, officials learned that an SUV was involved in the accident.Due to the impact, the rider was ejected from the motorcycle onto the road. Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced the 30-year-old male rider dead at the scene.The SUV driver was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries.Meanwhile, the SUV driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the authorities.At this time, it is unknown whether speed, drugs, or alcohol played a role in the crash. However, an active investigation is underway.Those with further information about the Highway 178 motorcycle crash are encouraged to contact Watsonville Police at 831-471-11...

Elderly Man Seriously Hurt in Pedestrian Crash on E Street [Chula Vista, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:25 GMT

65-Year-Old Man Critically Injured after Pickup Truck Accident on Chula Vista Bus BenchCHULA VISTA, CA (July 6, 2023) – Friday night, a pedestrian crash on E Street sends an elderly man to hospital with serious injuries.Officers responded to the incident around 9:00 p.m. at the 300 block of E Street. Upon arrival, authorities learned that a large pickup truck crashed into a bus bench where a man was seating.Eventually, medical responders arrived and performed life-saving measures on the man before transporting him to a local hospital.Meanwhile, the pickup truck occupants remained at the scene and spoke with the investigators. The Chula Vista Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.At this time, the 65-year-old man remained hospitalized in critical condition.Those with additional information about the E Street pedestrian crash are encouraged to contact the department’s traffic bureau at 619-417-9436.Whether you are a driver or a pedestrian, it...

Donald Trump Jr.’s reported ex-lover Aubrey O’Day questions his attraction to Kimberly Guilfoyle

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:25 GMT

There are many reasons that singer Aubrey O’Day says she doesn’t recognize the man that her ex-lover, Donald Trump Jr., has become, from his bellicose support for his father’s conservative positions to his “belittling” social media statements about the LGBTQ community.What’s really convinced O’Day that something is not “authentic” about Trump Jr.’s current public persona is his relationship with former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle, as she explained in a podcast interview with Michael Cohen, the former attorney and “fixer” for Donald Trump who has become one of Trump’s fiercest critics. O’Day said she can’t believe he’d want to wake up “next to (her) face every morning” or would enjoy her dressing up as a sexy cheerleader, as she reportedly claimed to Trump campaign donors.When O’Day said she and Trump Jr. were in the throes of their intense love affair in 2011 and 2012, she knew the oldest Trump sibling to be a “brilliant,” thought...

Belarus: Mutinous Wagner chief Prigozhin now in Russia

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:25 GMT

By Anna Frants | Associated PressMINSK, Belarus — The mercenary leader who led a short-lived mutiny against the Kremlin is in Russia and his troops are in their field camps, the president of Belarus said Thursday, raising new questions about the deal that ended the extraordinary challenge to President Vladimir Putin’s rule.Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s claim could not be independently verified, and the Kremlin refused to comment on Yevgeny Prigozhin’s whereabouts. But Russian media have reported he was recently seen at his offices in St. Petersburg.It was not clear if Prigozhin’s presence in Russia would violate the deal, which allowed the head of the Wagner Group military contractor to move to Belarus in exchange for ending the rebellion and a promise of amnesty for him and his troops. But the reports signaled that the agreement may have allowed him to finalize his affairs in Russia.If that’s true, it could suggest the threat posed by Pri...

Hayward woman charged with hate crime for allegedly brandishing gun at transgender woman

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:25 GMT

HAYWARD — A 33-year-old woman has been charged with two misdemeanors, including a hate crime, for allegedly threatening and brandishing a firearm at her transgender neighbor.Stephanie Elbert, of Hayward, was charged with one misdemeanor count of exhibiting a firearm and another misdemeanor count alleging a violation of civil rights. The charging documents allege that Elbert confronted her neighbor, a transgender woman, and told her she had a “license to kill” transgender people, using a slur in the process.The June 11 confrontation occurred at an apartment complex on Gading Road. It started when another neighbor vandalized the alleged victim’s property and was issued a citation by the Hayward Police Department.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Police seek man who threw firework into crowd at California Pride event, injuring at least 2 people Crime and Public Safety | Professor and 2 students stabbed in gender issues class at...

Longtime San Jose activist arrested on suspicion of illegal firework distribution

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:25 GMT

SAN JOSE — A well-known community member that has staunchly opposed developments in the North San Jose district of Alviso was arrested on suspicion of possessing and distributing large quantities of illegal fireworks — similar to allegations he faced more than five years ago, according to authorities.Mark Espinoza, 49, was arrested Sunday, San Jose police said in a statement Thursday morning. Authorities said they determined that he was responsible for the distribution of large quantities of fireworks throughout the Bay Area, though they did not offer specific allegations.Espinoza was booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail and held on bail of $1,000,000, according to police.On Monday, officers served a search warrant at a storage unit in Milpitas, where they seized more than 1,000 pounds of illegal fireworks.It’s not the first time that Espinoza has faced similar troubles with the law. In 2017, he and his then-18-year-old son, Marcos Espinoza Jr., were arrested after authori...